Why you must exercise: Its Benefits

Exercise is one of those things we must be doing, while we were growing up, our teachers, mothers do tell us we need to get out there and exercise. But why exercise? What's the benefit to us?

People who actually like to exercise tend to call it working out, road work, playing or going to the gym. On the other hand, people who resist it call it exercise.

"Why should people exercise," you ask? Here are 6 benefits of exercise:

1. Get Into Shape:

Exercise help people to get good and well structure shape. And, without a doubt, if your weight-to-height ratio (or Body Mass Index/BMI), is too high you should consider exercise. But, do not rely too heavily on your BMI - it doesn't apply for people who are particularly muscular.

2. Increase core muscle strength:

As you begin to really get into exercising regularly, what becomes more important than just simply getting in shape is increasing your core muscle strength. You may have heard of your body's core muscle strength before. This is referring to the muscles in your torso, or the parts of your body that do not include your arms and legs. Strong, firm muscles in your body helps you to get rid of fat naturally - even when you are not working out.

3. Keeping your heart healthy:

Your heart is the core organ, next to maybe your brain. And, it is a hard worker! Every day, your heart pumps about 1,700 gallons (or 7,200 liters) of fluid. That's a lifetime amount of 37,230,000 gallons for the average 60 year old! Now, if you are unnecessarily making your heart work harder than it needs to because you are out of shape, you are on the road to physical condition problems. But by regularly increasing and holding your heart rate at higher levels for continued periods of 20 minutes or more, you are doing your heart a great service..

4. Making your brain happy:

Another important benefit of exercise: is it keeps you happy! That's right - exercise helps your brain release pleasure chemicals called endorphins. And, the effect can last for hours after a workout; most people who exercise actually notice a decrease in their need to snack, which is likely somewhat a result of releasing those endorphins into your system.

5. Looking your best:

One of the most evident benefits of a strong exercise program is looking great. Anywhere you go in the world, people are attracted to those who have that sexy glow of someone who exercises regularly. Exercise can make you look more slim, toned, and even add a slight blush color to your skin. It also releases toxins from your body, giving you that healthy glow that you can't fake. And, looking good helps in everything from finding a job to finding a hot soul mate!

6. It's a lot of fun:

Finally, by switching your vocabulary from calling it exercise to calling it working out, getting physical, going to the gym (or whatever works for you), you can trick yourself into getting off your coach and into a fun exercise routine. Once you start, you will probably find it difficult to quit!

The benefits of exercise are many. Go out and try it for yourself.